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Watch for These Gallbladder Symptoms During Pregnancy

Often, pregnant women experience pain and aches. How do these pains differ from gallbladder symptoms during pregnancy? 12% of women may experience gallstones while they are pregnant, and these complications lead to gallbladder removal, a common surgery done during pregnancy. During pregnancy, estrogen and progesterone levels are higher, which slow the gallbladder from emptying. This causes…Continue Reading